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Literal Rule (Characteristics (Plain, ordinary & natural meaning of…
Literal Rule
Characteristics
Plain, ordinary & natural meaning of the word (PON)
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The rule is "lazy, primitive & defeatist" - Prof Zander
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WEAKNESSES
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"Lazy, primitive & defeatist" - Prof Zander
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STRENGTHS
PON = no dispute over word meanings, makes law predictable, clear outcome
Dictionary definition = never wrong, not open to debate/subjective opinion
Upholds P supremacy - judges interpret law, respects words of P, judges respect their constitutional role
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Whiteley V Chappel
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As dead people cannot vote, D was held not guilty
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